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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,960

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,660

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3LEAFLEAF
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3SVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,300 $24,850 $24,200 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $22,283 $23,766 $23,143 $33,707 $35,668
Tech Package 1,500   2,485    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200 200    
Cargo net 40 40 40 20 20
Cargo mat 50 50 50    
Universal garage door opener 75 75 75    
Floor mats       170 170
Door sill trim plates       125 125
Cargo cover       290  
Tech Package 1,290   2,137    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160 160    
Cargo net 32 32 32 15 15
Cargo mat 40 40 40    
Universal garage door opener 60 60 60    
Floor mats       131 131
Door sill trim plates       99 99
Cargo cover       219  
Options (change) 1,865 365 2,850 605 315
Options (change) 1,582 292 2,429 464 245
Destination 795 795 795 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $25,960 $26,010 $27,845 $29,155 $30,915
Total Invoice $24,660 $24,853 $26,367 $27,521 $29,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,431
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3LEAFLEAF
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3SVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4167hp I4263hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10265, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/40-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$25,960$26,010$27,845$29,155$30,915
Adjustments for Features-2,705-2,705-1,4550-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,255$23,305$26,390$29,155$29,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$3,135$0$210
Total Invoice$24,660$24,853$26,367$27,521$29,263
Adjustments for Features-2,570-2,585-1,3780-1,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,090$22,268$24,989$27,521$27,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$178$2,899$0$275

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3LEAFLEAF
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3SVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel    $250
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack   $0$0
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 $125
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$6,000$6,000$4,750$3,295$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$2,705$1,455$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,570-2,585-1,3780-1,467

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20132012
ModelMazda3LEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length177.4 in175.0 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in61.0 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested167573%
Total Not Requested62527%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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